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pistole

noun
pis·tole | \pi-ˈstōl \

Definition of pistole 

: an old gold 2-escudo piece of Spain also : any of several old gold coins of Europe of approximately the same value

First Known Use of pistole

1592, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pistole

Middle French

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